Intermediate Shaft - Removal

REMOVAL






CAUTION: Steering column module is centered to the vehicles steering system. Failure to keep the system and steering column module centered and locked/inhibited from rotating can result in steering column module damage. Procedures .

NOTE: When removing the column to service the intermediate shaft, it is not necessary to remove the steering wheel and Steering Column Control Module; the column can be removed as an assembly.

1. Remove the steering column from the vehicle Steering Column - Removal.
2. Remove the coupler pinch bolt (1) and discard; the pinch bolt is not to be reused.
3. Slide the intermediate shaft (2) off the splines of the steering column.